On the reality TV show Wife Swamp, a polyamorous family swapped wives (not sexual, just lifestyle) with a right-wing religious family. Who came off better? Across the board, reviewers agree it was the poly family!

Frank writes in to ask why there are any tax benefits at all to marriage

Jason comments that we should have marriage be defined by the individuals involved, not the government

S shares her situation in which she lives with partners and then married one, which brought up conflicting emotions regarding the other relationship. No answers, but she poses some great questions.

Edward reminds us about marriage in the Roman Empire.

46:00 Thank you

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